I think the Democrats are smarter as a whole. They don't pander to the social conservatives. They understand public policy is a good thing for society. One party is all about the individual the other party is all about the whole. You can get screwed over bad when one gets total control. The Democrats also speak to issues I care about and the GOP the opposite. I care about the environment in which we live. I understand the need to regulate the phosphorous that enters are fresh waters. The run of the mill Republican does t understand that nor do they care to.